Paleolithic Axe
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Midden-paleolithic hand axe made of flint from Dordogne, France, dating to the Mousterian period (c. 150,000–40,000 years ago), in good condition with dimensions 103 x 81 mm and a length of 103 mm, supplied from a private collection and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Middle Paleolithic hand axe made of flint and found in the Dordogne, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.
Some recent damage visible to the discolorations in the patina along the edge.
Dimensions 103 x 81 mm
No restorations.
Each sold object/lot is provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Middle Paleolithic hand axe made of flint and found in the Dordogne, France.
The Mousterian is the period in the Middle Paleolithic where the Neanderthal is central.
Some recent damage visible to the discolorations in the patina along the edge.
Dimensions 103 x 81 mm
No restorations.
Each sold object/lot is provided with a certificate of authenticity
Provenance/origin:
The seller guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic
Country of origin
France
Century/timeframe
Mousteriaan, 150.000-40.000 jaar oud
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
103 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
